Most Perry County offices closed until noon

NEW LEXINGTON - Due to a power outage, Perry County offices - including the courthouse - will be closed until noon today with the exception of Jobs & Family Services, Transit and Board of Elections, according to the Perry County Sheriff's Facebook page.

Additionally, Sheriff William Barker has issued a level 2 snow emergency for the county. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be on the roads.

The sheriff also reported this on the office's Facebook page: Due to the power outage, the New Leximgton Fire Department has been opened as a warming station for local citizens.

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